A Hockinson man accused of hiring a former Oregon cellmate to kill his wife in a murder-for-hire plot remains in jail without bail after his arraignment hearing on Wednesday, April 10.
James …
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4/15/24
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Stepping into his role as Battle Ground’s newest police chief, Dennis Flynn plans to foster public trust and bolster traffic safety through community en gagement and policy changes.
Flynn …
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4/15/24
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Over 40 volunteers helped a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 14 in Salmon Creek rid abandoned boats in the waterways near Ridgefield over the weekend.
Christian Stiever accomplished his year-long …
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4/15/24
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Battle Ground Police Sgt. Richard Kelly confiscated illegal drugs during a call prior to suffering a fatal overdose in August 2023, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office found in an external …
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4/15/24
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Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies shot and killed a carjacking suspect in Salmon Creek on Saturday, April 13.
CCSO deputies initially responded to a report of a carjacking in …
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4/13/24
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In his first year as mayor of Yacolt, Ian Shealy had a lot on his plate; now the planned expansion of the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) looms.
On Monday, April 8, the Yacolt Town …
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4/8/24
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A Hockinson man accused of hiring a former Oregon cellmate to kill his wife in a murder-for-hire plot remains in jail without bail.
James Rummell, 49, appeared in Clark County Superior Court on …
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4/8/24
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Battle Ground Mayor Troy McCoy and county residents shared concerns with The Reflector last week regarding the county’s plans to use its railroad for industrial shipping, saying they have seen …
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4/8/24
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Volunteers cleaned up litter along the waterfront and removed invasive plants from Abrams Park in Ridgefield on Saturday, April 6, during a community event.
For Ridgefield First Saturday’s …
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4/8/24
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Dozens of kids enjoyed overloading their Easter baskets with treat-filled eggs at the Kiwanis Park Easter Egg Hunt in Battle Ground on Saturday, March 30.
The small turnout allowed for more …
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The Reflector
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4/1/24
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From adventuring in north Clark County to crossing the Alaskan wilderness on a sled pulled by dogs, Lara Kittelson doesn’t shy away from a challenge.
Kittelson completed the Iditarod on …
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4/1/24
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A Hockinson man was arrested in connection to his wife’s death in what is alleged to be a murder-for-hire that occurred at their residence on March 23.
James Rummell, 49, appeared in Clark …
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4/1/24
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Dozens of Ropers from the old television show “Three’s Company” flooded Battle Ground’s old town for a pub crawl with big gatherings getting things started at multiple bars …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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3/25/24
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Amid concerns of increased noise pollution and traffic, Battle Ground’s City Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the proposed expansion of the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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3/25/24
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Cadets with Clark County Fire District 3 (CCFD3) recently taught Tukes Valley Middle School students CPR to the tune of ‘Stayin Alive.’
On Monday, March 18, fifth through eighth graders …
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3/25/24
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Committee members waited together inside North County Community Food Bank on Wednesday, March 13, to announce 2023’s Battle Ground Citizen of the Year, Ken Steinke.
As Steinke entered the …
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3/18/24
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The idea of expanding the transit network in Battle Ground is in its early stages, with C-Tran developing new long-range plans for up to 2045.
C-Tran staff is currently gathering public comment …
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3/18/24
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A long-standing tradition for the Battle Ground community will be coming to a close — unless more people volunteer and building space becomes available.
The members of the Battle Ground …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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3/18/24
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Family, friends and students grieved the funeral of Charles (Chuck) Shannon, who received an honorable service with an extended fire ladder, an American flag and the sounds of a gun salute at Battle …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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3/18/24
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Battle Ground City Council is considering adopting a resolution declaring its opposition to the Chelatchie Freight Rail expansion plans in Brush Prairie.
After discussing the matter and hearing …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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3/11/24
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